Recall 26V145 covers 15 2026 Nissan Sentra and Kicks vehicles for loose front seats. Repair will be free at franchised Nissan dealers once available.
Nissan is recalling 15 2026 Sentra and Kicks vehicles under recall 26V145 because the front seat frame hook bracket was insufficiently welded, leaving the seat frame loose. A loose seat can fail to restrain the occupant as intended in a crash, and the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front seat assembly in the 2026 Nissan Sentra and Kicks includes the seat frame, recliner mechanism, and hook bracket that help hold the seat in position. The frame supports the driver, the recliner lets the seatback move and lock, and the hook bracket helps keep that structure tied together under load.
On affected vehicles, the hook bracket in the front seat frame did not receive enough laser weld penetration. In plain terms, the weld did not reach deeply enough into the metal to create the intended bond. That weak joint can let the seat frame loosen, which is why Nissan tied recall 26V145 to the federal seating and seat belt anchorage requirements.
The warning sign is tied to the recliner. Owners can notice abnormal noise when using the front-seat reclining feature, especially while moving the seatback.
Who's affected?
Sentra vehicles fall in a December 20, 2025 to January 3, 2026 build window. Kicks vehicles fall on December 22, 2025.
| 2026 Nissan Sentra | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Kicks | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 15 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
A loose front seat can fail to restrain the occupant as intended, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. An abnormal noise when using the reclining feature is a warning sign to avoid the affected front seat and contact a Nissan dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Nissan Sentra or Kicks is included in this recall.
- Wait for Nissan's owner letter before scheduling the free front-seat-assembly replacement that fixes the insufficiently welded seat-frame hook bracket.
- Call Nissan customer service at 800-647-7261 with questions, or contact a franchised Nissan dealer once the repair opens.
- Reference recall number 26V145 and Nissan recall PMA64 when you call.
- Use extra caution with front-seat occupants until the repair is complete, since a loose seat can increase injury risk in a crash.
What happens at the repair
Nissan is still developing the final repair process. Once it opens, a Nissan technician will replace the front seat assemblies covered by the recall, with parts and labor free of charge. The repair addresses front seat frames with hook brackets that were not welded strongly enough and can leave the seat loose. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, since the subject vehicles are still under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 13, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| March 13, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 13, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V145?
Recall 26V145 covers 15 2026 Nissan Sentra and Kicks vehicles with front seat frame hook brackets that have insufficient welds. The front seat frames can become loose, so the seat does not restrain the occupant as intended in a crash.
What should I do if my 2026 Nissan Sentra or Kicks is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V145. If it is, call a franchised Nissan dealer and ask whether the front seat assembly replacement is open for scheduling. Reference Nissan recall number PMA64 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nissan says dealers will replace the front seat assemblies free of charge. Use a franchised Nissan dealer for the recall work.
What is the safety risk in recall 26V145?
The safety risk is occupant restraint failure during a crash. If the front seat frame becomes loose, the seat does not hold the occupant as intended, which raises the risk of injury. The repair path is a free front seat assembly replacement at a Nissan dealer.
When will Nissan notify owners about recall 26V145?
Nissan owner notification letters were scheduled for May 1, 2026. If you bought the vehicle used or did not receive a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a Nissan dealer with recall number PMA64.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V145000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V145 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V145000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →